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Old 04-02-12, 11:00 PM   #1
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I will be looking for new tyres soon and I don't have 200 quid to spend on tyres so I found this. Did anyone used them?? Are they any good?? can't find any reviews (maybe not looking hard enough) so I hope to get some info here. Also any alternatives for that kind of price range. thanks
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Old 04-02-12, 11:11 PM   #2
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Isn't it a bit of false economy there? Aren't you better off getting more of a touring tyre that'll last longer rather than a sports?
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Old 04-02-12, 11:18 PM   #3
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yeah good point Hol.

They are cheap end, but I have them on my ZX7R and although I only ride in wet when caught out in the rain, they are very good in the dry. I haven't toured or commuted on them, just blasted around and once on the track. Found them fine. If you are a riding God, you'll find better. If not, and you are a reasonable rider, they are sound as a pound. No problemo decent tyres.
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Old 04-02-12, 11:19 PM   #4
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You want to be looking at:
Avon Storms, Dunlop Roadsmarts, RS2's, BT023's, Pilot road 2 and 3

Tyres like that are bit of a false economy new, on a SV
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Old 05-02-12, 01:09 AM   #5
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I've got a set in the garage that I used for a day of riding to, at and from Silverstone on the gixer. They're fine, plenty of grip, but I fear longevity won't exactly be their strong point. Or, to put it another way, they'll be shagged in no time.

You really would be better off spending the extra on some Pilot Road 3s. They'll give you all the on-road grip you could wish for (if they can cope with a gixer thou they can cope with an SV) and they'll last four or five times as long. An extra 50-100 quid on the full set now will save you 500 quid in the long run. If you can't afford both, just replace the one that's worn out and do the other one later. Mismatched brands aren't the end of the world so long as they're both radials.
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Old 05-02-12, 08:14 AM   #6
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Agree with the others here, if you can't afford to replace tyres, then they are false economy

Agree with the other recommendations & I'd add Metzeler Z6's as I've used mine rain & shine, on the track etc

But if you are set on getting Maxxis, then there's a pair here in Sv sizes

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MAXXIS...ht_2212wt_1344
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Old 05-02-12, 11:10 AM   #7
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I will say that Conti-motions are good. Good grip in the dry (never got a chance to est them in the wet), could easily lean it over and scrape the pegs. They are about £150-£160 for a pair
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Old 05-02-12, 11:19 AM   #8
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£90 for a rear isn't saving you all that much.

Contact roundandblack on ebay, can't remember the name of the actual shop. Call them direct, not ebay sale and it is a bit cheaper.

Few months ago I found couple of places doing original pilot roads for about £140 a pair.
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I got my 023's and they are great. Think I remember getting them fairly cheap..


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Old 05-02-12, 11:49 AM   #10
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thanks for all the input. At the moment I've got Avon Storms on my SV but rear one has a chicken stripe on it and my mate told me I'll struggle on it (I'm newish rider) and I must say I didn't feel to comfortably while going round the corner. You all probable right about spending more and getting sports/touring tyres but I thought if get sport tyres they should be a bit more sticky and boost my confidence a bit!?! I don't know I'm lost now . I'm not that worried about how long they will last as I'm only weekend rider (working mon-sat 6am-7pm) btw how long they will last than??
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